Methodology [edit]. Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups-that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. Currently, the median age ranges from a low of about 15 in Uganda to 40 or more in several European countries, Canada and Japan.
The consumer watchdog group Public Citizen has petitioned the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to have Victoza taken off the market because of the drugâs potential to cause pancreatitis and other serious side effects.
Applies to liraglutide: subcutaneous solution. As well as its needed effects, liraglutide (the active ingredient contained in Victoza) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking liraglutide, check with your doctor immediately: